Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered on Wednesday predicted that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could reach $500,000 before the end of Donald Trump's term. What Happened: Kendrick attributes this forecast to two key factors: improved investor access to Bitcoin under the current administration and a gradual decline in volatility due to maturing market infrastructure.

Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer has announced the acquisition of a power project in Alberta, Canada, for $21.7 million.

Metaplanet's move to a Bitcoin standard in April 2024 has propelled its stock into Japan's top 50 by trading volume, CEO Simon Gerovich says.

Ohio Senator Sandra O'Brien proposes a bill to establish a state Bitcoin reserve. The bill requires Bitcoin investments to be held for at least five years.

Standard Chartered predicts Donald Trump's administration will push Bitcoin to $500,000—closing in on gold's market cap in the process.

Over 2.6 million bitcoin in supply are currently at a loss, one of the highest levels this year.

Recently, President Donald Trump ordered the creation of a US sovereign wealth fund within a year. The Treasury and Commerce Departments must present a plan in 90 days, detailing how to fund and manage it. Since the US runs on a deficit, Congress would need to approve the fund before it becomes a reality.

Bitcoin (BTC), the world's leading digital currency, recently experienced challenges with block production. Neil Hartner, a software engineer familiar with the ecosystem, highlighted the glitch in an X post.

Bitcoin (BTC) declined marginally to fall from $99,000 to its current level of $98,100. The flagship cryptocurrency is down over 2% in the past 24 hours as it struggles to build momentum.

This proposal comes as part of an internal working group. The group is focused on exploring ways to integrate Bitcoin into the country's economic framework.

David Sacks, appointed as the crypto and AI advisor under the Trump administration, recently praised Bitcoin as a "reliable store of value" during an interview with CNBC.

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Bitcoin's (BTC) price remains stuck in a tight range, struggling to gain momentum despite recent attempts to break above resistance. President Trump's Crypto Czar, David Sacks, recently called Bitcoin an “excellent store of value,” yet the statement has had little visible impact on price action.

Traders have been loading the yellow metal on U.S.-bound planes. Investment banking giant JPMorgan plans to deliver $4 billion of gold to New York this month.

The crypto industry got a boost when it was announced that healthcare tech company Semler has bought 871 Bitcoins. This puts them at 10th place in the corporate Bitcoin holdings, with a stockpile worth $313M+ and a yield of over 150%.

Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino revealed the company is expanding beyond stablecoins to venture into Artificial Intelligence(AI). According to the CTO, the AI-backed applications will focus on working locally to guarantee full privacy.

Total net inflows for U.S. bitcoin-listed ETFs have seen over $40.6 billion.

Total net inflows for U.S. bitcoin-listed ETFs have seen over $40.6 billion.

In an announcement today, medical device manufacturer Semler Scientific revealed that it has acquired an additional 871 Bitcoin (BTC) to strengthen its treasury reserves. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy, the largest corporate BTC holder, appears to have temporarily halted its weekly Bitcoin purchases.

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President Donald Trump is ushering in the age of Bitcoin and crypto with his support of a Bitcoin Reserve Act, which will likely make its way through the Senate during the President's second term. Meanwhile, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler, who actively prosecuted crypto projects as unregistered securities, is no longer in charge of the SEC.

The finance industry association chief vows to list a crypto ETF in 2025 on the domestic exchange to satisfy the growing demand for digital assets among older investors.

A coincidence has generated a period of apparent confusion, which now, however, seems to have been resolved.

Ether and bitcoin ETFs enjoyed significant inflows on Tuesday, Feb. 4, as market momentum continues to pick up after a volatile start to the week.

Bitcoin's price is struggling below $100K as some of the altcoins are taking off.

Yesterday's announcement by Crypto Czar David Sacks of the development of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, has investors wondering if Bitcoin will be included.

Most Bitcoin miners saw declining production in January as network difficulty soared. However, Riot Platforms bucked the trend with increased output.

Market's price bottom is not yet as Bitcoin's Long/Short Ratio has not made a crossover on altcoin's long/short ratio

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) has been one of the most aggressive institutional Bitcoin buyers, accumulating 471,107 BTC as of February 5, 2025; however, recent reports suggest the company has paused its Bitcoin purchases, raising questions about the stock's future.

Multiple U.S. states advance Bitcoin reserve legislation while the Czech central bank plans to invest billions in digital assets, marking a trend toward government adoption of cryptocurrency holdings.

Bitcoin and altcoins have witnessed sharp volatility after a heavy market crash earlier this week on fears of a Trump trade war. Although BTC price made a quick recovery above $100K levels, the bulls couldn't hold it for long, highlighting imminent weakness in the market.

El Salvador's Bitcoin holdings now stand at 6,068 BTC and are worth more than half a billion dollars at current prices.

US official signals potential shift in national cryptocurrency policy, hinting at the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

Semler Scientific recently purchased 871 BTC for $88.5 million, bringing its total to 3,192 BTC.

US official signals potential shift in national cryptocurrency policy, hinting at the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

Hong Kong speeds up Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, aiming to enhance its position in the global market with the Hong Kong Bitcoin Reserve initiative.

El Salvador adds 12 BTC to its reserves, which now amount to 6,068 BTC.

The growing adoption of inscriptions on Bitcoin could push the average block size to 4 megabytes (MB), according to a report published on February 4 by Mempool Research. This significant development occurs in a context where the debate over the use of the Bitcoin network echoes the old "block wars" that divided the community between 2015 and 2017.

Bitcoin tests key resistance levels, with RSI and volume factors influencing potential price movements.

When it comes to choosing between leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC -0.96%) and Solana (SOL -0.50%), there's a lot to understand, starting with your goals for your money. There are strong arguments for both coins.

The US financial market is witnessing a seismic shift in 2025, first with Donald Trump's presidency and now with the massive debt maturing. As reports mention, the maturation of $9.2 trillion of government debt, and economic uncertainty is looming, especially for the Bitcoin price.

As Bitcoin's price holds below $100,000, experts warn that the time may not be right for new long trades.

El Salvador has continued its accelerated Bitcoin buying spree, having accumulated over 20 BTC in the past seven days. According to data from the country's Bitcoin Office, 12 BTC was added to its stash on Feb.

The U.S. government is taking a big step toward crypto regulation, with the House and Senate forming a joint group to push new laws. Trump's crypto czar, David Sacks, made it clear that his goal is to secure America's dominance in digital assets.

Bitcoin faces multiple challenges to its bullish momentum as it trades near $100,000, including tightening USD liquidity, uncertainty over U.S. policy implementation, and escalating global trade tensions.

White House Crypto & AI Czar David Sacks called Bitcoin an excellent store of value. David Sacks stated evaluating a Bitcoin reserve is their top priority on the latest CNBC interview.

The ETH/BTC ratio has plunged to lows of 0.027, as institutional investors demonstrate a clear preference for Bitcoin ETFs.